Holiday Cheer, A Tender Moment And Cat In The Tree: IL In Photos

ILLINOIS — Take a look through this set of images from across Illinois. We're seeing many great opportunities for readers to get some memorable photographs throughout the state this winter.

To have your photo potentially featured on Patch, send it to Eric DeGrechie at eric.degrechie@patch.com. We just ask that you make sure the photo you send is one you have taken personally, and allow Patch to use on all platforms. Include your name for credit and a brief description of the photo, including where it was taken.

Also, please remove any watermarks. Thank you!

Peg Donnellan photographed the lights and fireworks at the Morton Arboretum's "Illumination."

Cathy Schiltz, owner of Glenview Grind (1837 Glenview Road, Glenview), took this photo of a couple of her customers spreading "some end-of-the-year holiday cheer."

Nathan Knuth caught this tender moment between a doe and her fawn at Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva.

LAST WEEK: Christmas Window, Dusk Hunt And Sticky Snow On The Trees — IL In Photos

Debbie Garcia, of Bolingbrook, sent us this photo she took of a young bald eagle at Rock Run Rookery in Joliet.

Jennifer Sauck submitted this photo taken by Carter Sauck, 18, in Lake in the Hills.

Michelle Dilworth, of New Lenox, took this photograph in her backyard. "We always have beautiful sunsets," Dilworth told us.

Frani Ruschke, of St. Charles, got this great shot of her cat Jezebel, 16, helping to decorate the Christmas tree.